Tag Archives: India

Jashn-e-Chiragah (Deepavali):A symbol of Mughal’s equality in India(link)

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Aa mita dein dilon pe jo siyahi aa gayee hai,/ Meri Eid tu mana le teri Diwali mein manaun! (Let’s erase the darkness dwelling unto our hearts,/ You celebrate my Eid, I’ll celebrate your Diwali!) Jalal-ud-din Akbar arranged a big … Continue reading →

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eBasta – Special Online Platform for School Students

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Mohit Chabria Many school students are frustrated because of the increasing load of their school bag. Now frustration of school students is going to reduce as eBasta has got launched. School students will be able to go … Continue reading →

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A Garden With a Canon!!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Botanical Garden in Ooty has its own canon. We v.isited it on 7th and were amused by its beauty,variety and upkeep. It has a fossil tree, and a variety of artifacts and flowers. It was laid out in 1848. The … Continue reading →

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Chinese Explorer Hiun-Tsiang

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

If one goes through the ancient history of India, he/she must have come across the name of the Chinese Buddhist monk Hsuan Tsang (var. Hiuen Tsiang) who visited India through the Silk Route between AD 627-643. He was a great … Continue reading →

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